Upper Darby Performing Arts Center and Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet Society present THE NUTCRACKER Music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet Society Artistic Director: Melinda Pendleton Ballet Master: Bryan Koulman Production Assistant: Anthony Zangara Costume Design & Wardrobe: Jennifer Dugger, Lauren Hirsch, Pam Kubiak Upper Darby Performing Arts Center Executive and Artistic Director: Harry Dietzler Production Manager: Tim Bruno Stage Manager: Cara Ochs Special Guest Artists Sydney Dolan, Courtesy of Pennsylvania of Ballet Rick Callender Tim Early Austin Eyler, Courtesy of Pennsylvania Ballet Kyle Gerry Cory Ogdahl, Courtesy of Pennsylvania Ballet Pamela Waters Film by Anthony Zangara Act One: Stahlbaum House Marie: Sydney Goldenberg Herr Drosselmeier: Anthony Zangara Fritz: Nathan Lachenmayer Stahlbaum Dolls: Hayden Brown and Madeline Hirsch Mrs. Stahlbaum: Tatyana Shargorodsky Dr. Stahlbaum: Bryan Koulman Guests: Elizabeth Durso, Michael Lachenmayer, Chloë LePichon, Bill Morrissey, Sally Rothschild, Ruben Ybarra Maid: Grace Noone Children: Hana Abdullah, Aliyah Brownstein, Lila Jackson-Molnar, Willa Melton, Siobhán Minerva, Grace O’Connor, Adi Perelman, Michael Swann, Sophia Webster, Gemma Young Act One: Battle and Snow Kingdom Marie: Sydney Goldenberg Nutcracker Prince: Cory Ogdahl Mouse Queen: Celia Dugger Mice: Daya Allon, Maria Boudouvas, Ailey Gee, Lauren Meyer, Michael Patrone, Ava Tiger Battle Dolls: Alexandra Belmonte, Michelline Bender, Kathy Chen, Charlotte Lignowski, Isabel Nieves, Arden Tuft Battle Soldiers: Hana Abdullah, Aliyah Brownstein, Lila Jackson-Molnar, Nathan Lachenmayer, Willa Melton, Grace O’Connor, Michael Swann Snow Queen: Abigail McGahey Snow King: Rick Callender Snow Flakes: Hayden Brown, Celia Dugger, Bethany Ferguson, Madeline Hirsch, Ellie Morrissey, Grace Noone, Claire Ondik, Isabella Rizzo, Lozen Robinson Act Two: Land of Sweets Marie: Sydney Goldenberg Nutcracker Prince: Cory Ogdahl Herr Drosselmeier: Anthony Zangara Little Sweets: Nina Abdullah, Dakota Duckworth, Maya Duckworth, Rae Emma, Lily Kennedy, Vivienne Kwait, Sydney Lancaster, Alice Lank, Giana Nieves Angels: Sofia Braun, Sophie Civillico, Beatriz Cox, Lilly Hawkins, Ma’ayan Kline, Amber Murphy, Hana Pillai, Vivienne Song, Sylvia Spencer Townspeople: Lauren Hirsch, Michael Lachenmayer, Chloë LePichon, Bill Morrissey, Sally Rothschild, Tatyana Shargorodsky Sugar Plum: Sydney Dolan Cavalier: Austin Eyler Spanish Chocolate: Isabella Rizzo with Kyle Gerry Spanish Corps: Alexandra Belmonte, Michelline Bender, Kathy Chen, Ailey Gee, Charlotte Lignowski, Isabel Nieves Chinese Tea: Hayden Brown and Madeline Hirsch Marzipan: Bethany Ferguson, Ellie Morrissey, Grace Noone, Lozen Robinson Russian: Claire Ondik with Daya Allon, Michelline Bender, Maria Boudouvas, Kathy Chen, Ailey Gee, Lauren Meyer, Michael Patrone, Ava Tiger Arabian: Pamela Waters with Tim Early and Kyle Gerry Mother Ginger: Elizabeth Durso Polichinelles: Nathan Lachenmayer, Siobhán Minerva, Adi Perelman, Michael Swann, Sophia Webster, Gemma Young Waltz of the Flowers: Abigail McGahey with Hayden Brown, Celia Dugger, Madeline Hirsch, Ellie Morrissey, Grace Noone, Isabella Rizzo Grand Pas de Deux: Sydney Dolan and Austin Eyler Nutcracker Technical Crew Camera Operator: Matthew Waters Lighting Board Operator: John Troy Sound Board Operator: Laila Ferguson Spotlights: Helen Vo, Mark Deniken Deck Chief: Rachel McDonald Backstage Run Crew: Katherine Tran, Evelynn Deus, Tyler Santora Performing Arts Center Staff Assistant to the Director: Peggy Schmidt Box Office Manager: Ryan Stone Marketing & Publicity: Lauren Stevenson Yacina, Francesca Buzzell, Joe Lunardi Program Designer: Kathy Moscotti House Managers: Kari Berton, Lori Odabashian Building Supervisors: Melissa Dryden, Nancy McKeown, Chris Humble, Sheila Nichols Box Office Staff: Kylie Dryden, Sarah Feldman, Kevin Gane, Katie Knorr Technical Supervisors: Corey Canty, Lexi Lugowski, C’Mone Smith, Reilly Walker Technical Staff: Ellwood Cleland-Batt, Rachael Gran, Marie Hageman, Jade Khedoo Stage Crew: Laila Ferguson, Zoe Lor, Luke Nachimson, Cara Ochs, Emily Ooi, Tyler Santora, Katherine Tran, John Troy, Helen Vo The Upper Darby Performing Arts Center and Upper Darby Summer Stage are jointly sponsored by the Upper Darby School District Board of School Directors and Upper Darby Township Mayor and Council through the Department of Recreation and Leisure Services. www.udpac.org ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Thank you to all the parents, Board of Directors, and Advisory Committee volun- teers who help the mission of PABS become not just a statement but a reality. This performance could not happen without your support. The Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet Society gratefully acknowledges the many gen- erous tax-deductible contributions made by local businesses and individuals in sup- port of PABS outreach programs. Business Sponsors: Ardmore Pizza Costa Auto Repair Gray Dental Motions Dance & Fitness Shoppe Ranieri & Kerns Associates, LLC SewROB Swan Dancewear, Narberth Corporate & Foundation Benefactors: The Loeb Performing Arts Foundation of the Philadelphia Foundation Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet Society Board of Directors Frances McElroy, President Eva Kay Noone, Vice President Melinda Pendleton, Executive Director Elizabeth Durso, Treasurer Sulaiha Ortiz, Secretary Peggy Hervas Marlene Kimble Pamela Kubiak John White Miriam Yassky ADVISORY BOARD Charles Flachs Sandy Miller Rose Marie Flachs Linda Mintzer Barbara Frank Ernest Pendleton Eve Keller Jane Portnoy Robert Keller, Esq. Barbara Weisberger Susan Keller Darron Wright Judy Martyak Constance Yetke We are grateful for the support of the following friends of the PAB Society who generously contributed to our recent fundraising campaigns. Carol Armstrong William A. Loeb Sucha Asbell Patricia Loew Lisa Baglione & Steve McGovern The Luo Family Sally Barron Eve & Jeffrey Markman Gretchen Boger & Tom Lank Jane McConnell Ellen & Tyler Braun Rob McCullough Eileen & Barry Bruckman Frances McElroy Julia Bruno Ed & Mara Meehan Timothy Bruno Sunny Meyer Et-Tsu Chen & Gordon Yu Linda & David Mintzer Gloria Chu Tammy & John Murabito Virginia Clark Susan Tomita O’Connor Michael Colleran Sulaiha Ortiz Dee & Bill Conrad Henry Pemberton Geoffrey Cook Jennifer Pokorny & Eily Bambrick William & Adrienne Cramer Marilyn Pray Colleen Deely Glen Sacks Elliot Diamond Edie Saltzberg Elizabeth Durso & Ray Wierciszewski Sharon & Peter Saulnier John & Lois Durso Michelle & Greg Scheidel Ruth Fischer Martha & Charles Schleifer Maria Fraga & Pablo Laje Cindy Schwartz & Shelley Schwartz Wilson Barbara Frank Joe Sclafani & Kate Stebe Pamela Hairston Katherine Seed Lawrie Harris Jody & Barry Seymour Nancy Herman Maryna Sollins Andrea Hermann Keith & Sarah Spencer Margaret Jackson Anne Standish Roni Jaffe Elsa & William Sudhaus Eleanor James Sara & David Tabby Sandy & Seth Keller Judith Tannenbaum Susan & Rob Keller Anne Thiemele Karen Kilimnik Kathy Treacy Pam Kubiak The Richins Family Michael Lachenmayer & Noelle Burton Christina Valimaki Joy Lai Laura & John White Eunjoo Lancaster Rochelle Wolf Lisa Lanphear Sally & Roy Wolgin Chloë LePichon & Jerahme Posner Maxwell Wright Penny Levin Miriam Yassky We would also like to thank those who made donations and wish to remain anonymous… you know who you are. Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet & Society In 1974, Margarita de Saá and John White – two of the original dancers with the late Alicia Alonso’s National Ballet of Cuba – established the Pennsylvania Acad- emy of Ballet. From pre-ballet to the adult division, the school emphasizes the high- est quality professional training for all students – regardless of age, experience, or aspirations. Through the years, the Academy has trained and helped place gradu- ates into dozens of professional companies around the world. Trained in the Va- ganova method of ballet instruction, our students also have distinguished them- selves in many international ballet competitions. In 1987, the Whites established the Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet Society (PABS), a non-profit organization, to serve several goals: Educating and assisting advanced students to develop their full potential. Its pre- professional and apprentice programs provide individualized classes, work- shops, scholarships and stipends, performance opportunities, and audition assis- tance. Offering the local community a high-quality, low-cost introduction to the art of ballet through affordable public performances. These include The Nutcracker at UDPAC, an annual Spring Performance that features our advanced students and guest artists, mini-Nutcracker performances in schools and at community events, master classes, special workshops, lectures and film screenings. Presenting on-site lecture-demonstrations throughout the year for elementary school students, senior citizens, and special needs organizations. The IN STEP community outreach program is an engaging, interactive introduction to the art of classical ballet. Featuring the Academy’s young pre-professional dancers, the narrated performance is followed by a lively Q&A with the audience. PABS is funded in part by ticket sales and by generous contributions from individu- als, foundations, corporations, and businesses. Please consider making a donation today at www.paacademyofballet.com. To learn more about the Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet Society please call (610) 664-3455 or visit us at www.paacdemyofballet.com and on Facebook: facebook.com/paacademyballet and Instagram: @paacademyballet. .